lets see them motorcycles

[plasticweld]

Stephen you are right nothing better than riding with family, my daughter Cathy and my son Russ a from 7 years ago. I have always like the Suzukis the one I am on in the picture is the 900 RF my son is on my track bike from back then a 92 750 that I made street legal Cathy is on here 87 FZR 1000.

I rarely ride the R1 on the street for the very same reason you mention, once you are used to track speeds nothing on the street ever seems fast anymore, There is no way you can go 170 mph elbow to elbow next to another racer braking hard into a 30 mph corner with the tires chirping under hard braking the bike doing all it can to buck you off and ever be excited about riding on the street again.

I like your street ride kind of like my old mans bike the Tiger. I have a radar detector, GPS, Ipod hook up. and even a charge for my cell phone. You can't beat lugage when it comes to being practical

You mentioned Deals Gap here is a Video of my son and I riding down there a few years ago. Deals Gap Motorcycle Video | Russell Brown

 

[Biker Dude]

Here are a couple of shots of my Aspencade after I got done putting the new Bridgestone Spitfires on her.

 

[Biker Dude]

It's in good shape but the transmission is bad. I'm going to convert it to a stick shift since I have a parts car with everything I need in it. The problem is finding the time to work on my own stuff.

 

[promac850]

It's in good shape but the transmission is bad. I'm going to convert it to a stick shift since I have a parts car with everything I need in it. The problem is finding the time to work on my own stuff.

When you do the stick conversion, consider doing a little clean up and some new gaskets for the engine.

How many miles on her? If around 150,000, consider building/buying some performance goodies to make it that much more fun to drive with the stick shifter in there...

My poor old Maxima is rotting away. 174,000 miles and still loves singing up to 6,000 rpm... still pretty quick for what she is... a bit slow on take off, but once she gets rolling, well, she may surprise you...

Looking for a rust free donor. If I find one, a rebuilt by me 5 speed manual from a 240SX will likely follow behind the legendary L24E engine, which will also be cleaned up and partially rebuilt when the swap is in order.

Ah, gotta find me a bike... maybe a KLR 250 or a KDX200/220R? I like dual sports. Good mileage and good capabilities.

 

[mitch95100]

Forgot my 1996 KX250! It's for sale BTW.....

Gary

How Much??
send me a pm

 

[PLMCRZY]

Heres me at the track last sunday on my buds 06 crf 450. Im the guy that comes around first..

 

[Biker Dude]

That's exactly why I love the 91-96 Escorts & Tracers, they go forever. The auto tranny was the only real weak spot in the whole car. That and the junky coil springs they used on the struts, I don't think I've ever bought an Escort that didn't have at least one broke spring.

 

[Toddppm]

My son and I at Summit Point Race track in WV we race a couple of R6s

I am in the back one of my students in front of me down at Deals Gap on my R1

on a trip last year to Vt on my triumph tiger

Great pics. I might have to try getting into track riding street bikes, all my motocross buddies are dropping out like flies. I'm not even close to the oldest at 44 but damn was hoping to cleanup in 45+ classes this winter! Daughter rides too but going into the military in 1 month so there goes my most dependabe riding buddy.

 

[poorboypaul]

 

[Biker Dude]

That's a nice one! Did you get the muffler with it?

 

[promac850]

yes I did, heat shield and all the mounting bolts

The inside of the gas tank is as clean as the outside...not a spec of rust. I have no idea why.

Probably ran her dry before storing...

P.S. It probably sounds better without a muffler... Please make vids...

 

[PLMCRZY]

My old boss has a yamaha sr 500cc single cylinder streetbike. Ive thought about buying it and turning it into a cafe racer. No front fender, drag bars, and a short rear fender.

 

[little possum]

I had a friend tell me about his dads bike that he wants to sell. It is a 1975 Honda 360T with 591 original miles on it :msp_ohmy: Good price, but I dont know if I would want to actually ride it, cause its so minty.

 

[little possum]

I was thinking about it Stephen. It would be a descent road starter. Think Id like to step up to a R6 or GSXR sometime.
And by the looks of it, the bike is not really rare or anything.

 

[PLMCRZY]

I was thinking about it Stephen. It would be a descent road starter. Think Id like to step up to a R6 or GSXR sometime.
And by the looks of it, the bike is not really rare or anything.

If you've ridden dirtbikes and your decent on one, you already have a headstart in the streetbike world. Dont buy that lousy honda thing, get a 600r and respect it and you will be happy for a long time! The honda will just bore you after a while!

 

[little possum]

If you've ridden dirtbikes and your decent on one, you already have a headstart in the streetbike world. Dont buy that lousy honda thing, get a 600r and respect it and you will be happy for a long time! The honda will just bore you after a while!

I was afraid of the boredom factor, but I didnt know if maybe I could turn a profit on the bike later on down the road. Just want something to ride around the lake, and I dont go any farther than about 15 miles. But if I wanted to ride 300 miles, I wouldnt want to be on the 360T
I was thinking that the ATK700 would make a good next dirtbike

 

[Biker Dude]

The CB360 is a fine starter bike that gets excellent mileage. Lousy Honda thing certainly doesn't do it justice. I learned a lot about riding with my CB350 and when I got bored with it I got my CB750 four. I also had a friend who started out on a CB650 custom and after a month he jumped on a ZX11 ninja. Within 6 weeks he was paralyzed from the waist down after a 140+ mph crash. Starting small and slowly working your way up as you get proficient is the best way to improve your skills as a biker IMHO.

 

[adkranger]

The CB360 is a fine starter bike that gets excellent mileage. Lousy Honda thing certainly doesn't do it justice. I learned a lot about riding with my CB350 and when I got bored with it I got my CB750 four. I also had a friend who started out on a CB650 custom and after a month he jumped on a ZX11 ninja. Within 6 weeks he was paralyzed from the waist down after a 140+ mph crash. Starting small and slowly working your way up as you get proficient is the best way to improve your skills as a biker IMHO.

+1, I'll second that sentiment. Nothing wrong at all with a good ole CB, reliable as a rock. I love my 1200 Buell, but am never bored scooting around on my lil' TLR200 either. Different tools for different uses. If the price is right, grab that CB360 and wear the rubber off of it. 500+ miles on '76 is down right criminal.........

Years ago I picked up a sweet little CB350 from a friend of the family, had maybe 1000 miles on it. It was in show room mint condition, gentleman used it as a commuter to work in the summer......to the tune of about 10 miles a day. I was riding a GS1000 at the time, but figured I could use it as a starter bike for the wife. She never rode it, I never even put in on the road, so I gave it to my brother who did heaven know's what with it. Regret not keeping that lil' scooter around ever since. You just do not stumble onto mint condition bikes every day.........

 

[PLMCRZY]

The CB360 is a fine starter bike that gets excellent mileage. Lousy Honda thing certainly doesn't do it justice. I learned a lot about riding with my CB350 and when I got bored with it I got my CB750 four. I also had a friend who started out on a CB650 custom and after a month he jumped on a ZX11 ninja. Within 6 weeks he was paralyzed from the waist down after a 140+ mph crash. Starting small and slowly working your way up as you get proficient is the best way to improve your skills as a biker IMHO.

Ya they are great to someone thats never been on a BIKE! They are lame when your dirtbike is a 450, Its just wasting money. Why would you get something you will grow out of in the first WEEK!? Get a 600r and RESPECT it!

 

[promac850]

Ya they are great to someone thats never been on a BIKE! They are lame when your dirtbike is a 450, Its just wasting money. Why would you get something you will grow out of in the first WEEK!? Get a 600r and RESPECT it!

600r? Four stroker?

Why not a 500cc square four two smoker? Like a RGA/V 500 race screamer from the late 70's? 182 horsepower at 12,500 RPM... :msp_w00t:

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This is a RG 500 Gamma in this video, which is the street version (not as fast, but still more fun than a four stroker, IMHO, due to the unique wail...